"Lard of the Dance" is the first episode of the tenth season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on August 23, 1998. Homer discovers he can make money by stealing and reselling grease, but eventually stops after negative encounters with Groundskeeper Willie and the Springfield Grease Company. Meanwhile, Lisa becomes jealous that a new student is distracting all her friends by using her fashionable personality. The episode was written by Jane O'Brien and directed by Dominic Polcino.
Lisa Kudrow guest starred as Alex
The tenth season of the American animated television series The Simpsons was originally broadcast on the Fox network in the United States between August 23, 1998, and May 16, 1999. It contains twenty-three episodes, starting with "Lard of the Dance". The Simpsons is a satire of a middle-class American lifestyle epitomized by its family of the same name, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie. Set in the fictional city of Springfield, the show lampoons American culture, society, television, and many aspects of the human condition.
DVD cover featuring (from front to back) Bart Simpson, Lisa Simpson, Homer Simpson, the Squeaky-Voiced Teen, Maggie Simpson and Marge Simpson
This is the last season to feature the voice of Phil Hartman; he was the most recurring male guest actor on the series.
Comedian George Carlin made a guest appearance as Munchie in "D'oh-in' in the Wind".
Mark Hamill guest-starred as himself and Leavelle in "Mayored to the Mob".